Jul 16, 2024
The typical afternoon thunderstorm activity developed across the higher terrain areas of northern and eastern AZ. Most the activity remain anchored over the high terrain with barely any activity observed across the lower elevations given the strong convective inhibition in place. However, with MLCAPE values of around 1000 J/KG, the environment was still favorable for any thunderstorm that developed to become strong. A strong, nearly stationary thunderstorm developed during the evening hours over
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1202210). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Maricopa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.